The Link between Green Economy and a Low Carbon Pathway: The transport sector is
considered as one of the major contributors of climate change, it accounting for roughly 25 per cent of
energy related CO2 emissions and highly dependent on crude oil i.e. above 95 per cent. It is a cross -
cutting sector that has a major social and economic dimension. Transport contributes to economic
growth, and at the same time economic growth increases transportation demand. Therefore,
transportation planning needs to take into consideration environmental concerns i.e. local air pollution
and climate change, accessibility issues, poverty eradication, health impacts and development agendas.
Due to these aspects, addressing transportation needs and growth in a sustainable manner is
synonymous to building a green economy